Some of these dissections involved biological knowledge as to where different smaller parts of the body were, however, most required pure, brute force to cut through tendons, muscles, ligaments, you name it!

For the people attending the emergency medicine event in the evening, we also carried out a leg amputation, using mattress stitching and plaster casting to patch up the pig.

Did you know that in a pint of sea water, there are more viruses than humans on this planet? This fact, as well as many other interesting ones, filled our time between each practical task.

We were given very detailed theory lessons on subjects like the brain, the heart and how anaesthetics work.

Furthermore, we were also given medical admissions mock questions – very challenging questions that required a lot of critical thinking.

These key skills are crucial for doctors and surgeons, and a lot of medical schools require undergraduates to pass these arduous tests.

In my opinion, Operating Theatre Live is a completely unique experience, and I would highly recommend it to those interested in the field of surgery, medicine or any other similar field.

The knowledge that was given was so in-depth, I hardly knew what a lot of words meant, however, it has inspired me to learn more about this broad and interesting subject, and pursue medicine and surgery as part of my career.